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Dogo Onsen

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Hot spring in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture with 3,000 years of history. Referenced in the Nihon Shoki as Japan's oldest hot spring. The wooden three-story Dogo Onsen Honkan is a National Important Cultural Property. Featured in Natsume Soseki's 'Botchan'. Attracts over 1 million visitors annually. Represents Ehime's tourism and Japan's hot spring heritage.

Last catalogued:2026-04-28Editor: JAPAN IP CATALYSTEditorial policyReferences: See web links below

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Category:Tourism & Experience IP

Subcategory:Onsen

Location:Matsuyama, Ehime

Time Period:1000BCE-present

Influence:National

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